Congratulations to Rick Faris on his 2024 IBMA Award nomination in the Song of the Year category!

“Too Lonely, Way Too Long” (written by Rick Faris, produced by Stephen Mougin) is a song from Rick's third solo album release Uncommon Sky (2023) on Dark Shadow Recording.

The song features Del McCoury on harmony vocals, Jerry Douglas on resophonic guitar and Rick's studio band - Laura Orshaw on fiddle,  Zak McLamb on bass, Harry Clark on mandolin and Luke Munday on banjo.

The 2022 International Bluegrass Association's "New Artist Of The Year" Rick Faris, releases his third album on Dark Shadow Recording, Uncommon Sky.

The 2022 International Bluegrass Association's "NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR" Rick Faris, releases a cover of the Huey Lewis mega-hit "The Power Of Love". The single premiered on Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction Thursday morning, and Bluegrass Today premiered the accompanying music video.

Both my husband and I have volunteered at the Frankfort Bluegrass Festival (FBF) for a few years. We’ve helped with early morning set-up and merchandise sales. Volunteer work done, we’re free for music and dancing if the chance arises. But, this year hubby (Floyd) would be backpacking in Pennsylvania. Now was the perfect chance to volunteer with hospitality.

Award-winning Bluegrass artist Rick Faris is celebrating the release his sophomore Dark Shadow Recording album The Next Mountain. Produced by Dark Shadow Recording label head Stephen Mougin, the 12-track record includes a cast of astounding pickers and singers including Sam Bush, Ronnie Bowman, Becky Buller,  Ronnie McCoury and more.

Award-winning Bluegrass artist Rick Faris is gearing up to release his debut Dark Shadow Recording album The Next Mountain on November 5th, and giving fans another first listen before the entire project is available.

Award-winning Bluegrass artist Rick Faris is releasing two new, uplifting tracks as part of his label’s new series, the ‘Dark Shadow Double.’ Both 

Award-winning bluegrass artist Rick Faris has released the lead-off single from his forthcoming album, “Deep River.” Written by Faris and Mark “Brink” Brinkman and produced by Stephen Mougin of Dark Shadow Recording, “Deep River” marks the first release since Faris announced his departure from Special Consensus. Faris is currently wrapping up production on his sophomore album The Next Mountain due out this summer.